It was the final episode prior to NBA 2K22 MT when 2K Sports was formed. ESPN NBA Basketball featured unique face designs for each player and improved the system for passing that was centered on the 24/7 mode, and featured a lot of streetball aspects. It was heavily praised for gameplay graphics, presentation, and graphics.

NBA 2K11 was a pivotal time for the games. While there were no negative reviews the games did seem to stall slightly as the 2000s came to an end. This year's entry saw a jump in performance for numerous reasons. The most exciting was the addition of cover athlete Michael Jordan, who hadn't played in several years.

The Jordan Challenge mode was heavily celebrated by gamers who got the chance to recreate his greatest moments. This also meant that other teams and players who played in the past. It's all about the soundtrack and the things that go with D-League Association mode.

How did 2K Sports continue the success of NBA 2K11's? They took the best of what they had and added to it. Jordan was joined by Magic Johnson and Buy MT 2K22 Larry Bird as cover sportsmen, proving that the series was going deep on classic teams and honouring the heroes of the past.